Rebates and tax credits are making heat pumps and other appliances more accessible to New Yorkers eager to save money and help the environment.
Buy a heat pump and you can collect a tax credit worth $2,000, or 30 percent of the cost.
This applies to all households regardless of income. more
A new federal regulation means air conditioning systems are stepping up their game. more
Energy efficiency isn’t the only reason to install a heat pump in your home or business. more
Don’t ignore unusually noisy clanging and banging in your steam pipes. more
You set the thermostat at a certain temperature, but the furnace never seems to generate enough heat to match your chosen temp. Instead, the furnace stops for a while. more
When you consider a furnace check-up, be sure to ask what it includes, and get it in writing.
An in-depth furnace inspection will examine all furnace parts – thermostat, filters, ignition switch and more. more
Commercial boilers are durable, capable of providing steady, worry-free service.
Until…
Here are some of the most common causes and fixes for commercial boilers. more
Boiler leaks can be caused by a variety of factors.
One reason is the nature of a boiler, which constantly heats and cools. This frequent contraction and expansion may lead to a stress fracture and a leak. more
This four-letter acronym is your key to understanding the strength of air filters, which are vital to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values,. more
One more reason to have your furnace inspected and cleaned: Fire safety.
A professional furnace technician will examine wiring, the heat exchanger and other components that may be weakening due to normal wear and tear. You also might have a hazard if dirt, grease and debris have infiltrated your system. more
That’s a big benefit of having periodic maintenance of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
You can rest assured that Lighthouse technicians will check the HVAC system from top to bottom, making sure parts are clean and functioning in optimal order. more
Energy prices usually are in the lead when inflation hits us, so you may want to decide if you should replace your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system with something newer and far more efficient. more